out-posts

Word Origin & History

1757, "military position detached from the main body of troops," from out + post (n.2). Originally in George Washington's letters. Commercial sense of "trading settlement near a frontier" is from 1802. Phrase outpost of Empire (by 1895) in later use often echoes Kipling.

Example Sentences for out-posts

In a little time the 71 Out-posts were driven in, and shortly after appeared their Colours flying.

When the out-posts are corrupted, what fort can remain unendangered?

They were the colonies and (as it were) the out-posts of Latin civilization.

He felt no fear now, as he had passed our lines, and was clear of those who kept watch on the out-posts.

Again he shot forward, waving ...

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